Good Writing
writing is a habit
its okay to enjoy writing
using GPS
its important to follow steps
embracing the Ugly First Drafts
use the UFD as a guide to your final draft
empathy
write like a human being not a robot
a good start
draw the reader in
using analogies
its okay to use analogies every now and then
not being simplistic
have details
use real words
use words you csn find in a dictionary
no obese words
no big words that draw away from the sentence or meaning
ditch adverbs
there is no need for them
only occasionaly using cliches
cliches are okay only occasionaly
knowing the difference between words
know which words to use when
using voice
give the text its own voice, let it speak for itself
using content tools
keep tools in mind when editing
organization
without organization the reader will be lost
ability to swap places with your reader
if you can switch places with your reader, you will understand what the reader would understand about what you are writing
getting rid of the wrong words
getting rid of the words that make the writing bulky and boring
good ending
having a good ending that makes the reader wish there was more
keeping it simple
not adding extra details
readability
made so readers of all ages can read
no frankenwords
no combination words, or unneeded words
dont use weblish
not talking as you would on a social media site
no weakling verbs
no verbs that do not give the action proper meaning
limiting moralizing
have a few but not a ton
telling the story only you can tell
tell the story the way you want to not the way you think someone else would
using tone
write the way you would talk